1. Long Term Solution using
Shortened Dental Arches
Shortened Dental Arches (Armellini and von Fraunhofer):
•intact anterior region
•reduced number of occluding pairs of posterior teeth to
provide a stable and functional dentition.
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2. Case Report
A 47 year old female patient reported to Department of
Prosthodontics with the chief complaint of missing teeth.
PREOPERATIVE EXTRAORAL / INTRAORAL
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3. Diagnosis
• Extraoral examination revealed no loss of vertical dimension
and a healthy temperomandibular joint.
• Intraoral examination revealed the following missing teeth: 17,
22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 35, 36, 37, 46 and 47.
• Patient had an EXAGGERATED GAG REFLEX.
• History of removable partial denture treatment which was not
satisfactory
PRE-OPERATIVE OPG DIAGNOSTIC JAW RELATION AND WAX UP
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4. Treatment plan
IMPRESSION FOR HEAT CURE FINAL TOOTH FINAL
PROVISIONAL RESTORATION AND PREPARATION IMPRESSIONS
INTERIM REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE
PICK UP IMPRESSION
AFTER BISQUE TRIAL FLEXIBLE DENTURE TRY-IN
METAL TRIAL FOR FLEXIBLE DENTURE AND FABRICATION
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5. Post Operative Result
PRE OPERATIVE POST OPERATIVE
EXTRAORAL EXTRAORAL
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6. Conclusion
S
HORTENED DENTAL ARCH CONCEPT
ufficient occlusal stability
table TMJ
atisfactory mastication
implification of oral hygiene maintenance
References:1. Debora Armellini And J. Anthony Von Fraunhofer. The Shortened Dental Arch: A Review Of The Literature. J Prosthet Dent
2004;92:531-5.
2. Shailendra Kumar Sahu. Functional And Esthetic Rehabilitation Of Severely Worn Dentition With Shortened Dental Arch Concept. Vol. - II
Issue 3 July - Sept. 2010
3. T. Kanno & G. E. Carlsson. A Review Of The Shortened Dental Arch Concept Focusing On The Work By The Kayser/Nijmegen Group.
Journal Of Oral Rehabilitation 2006 33; 850–862
4. Käyser AF. Shortened Dental Arches And Oral Function. J Oral Rehabil 1981;8:457–462.
5. Sarita PTN, Witter DJ, Kreulen CM, Van’t Hof MA, Creuger NHJ. Chewing Ability Of Subjects With Shortened Dental Arches. Community
Dent Oral Epidemiol 2003;31:328–334.
6. Witter DJ, Creugers NH, Kreulen CM, De Haan AF. Occlusal Stability In Shortened Dental Arches. J Dent Res 2001;80:432–436.
7. Sarita PTN, Kreulen CM, Witter DJ, Creugers NHJ. Signs And Symptoms Associated With TMD In Adults With Shortened Dental Arches. Int J
Prosthodont 2003;16:265–270.
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7. Conclusion
S
HORTENED DENTAL ARCH CONCEPT
ufficient occlusal stability
table TMJ
atisfactory mastication
implification of oral hygiene maintenance
References:1. Debora Armellini And J. Anthony Von Fraunhofer. The Shortened Dental Arch: A Review Of The Literature. J Prosthet Dent
2004;92:531-5.
2. Shailendra Kumar Sahu. Functional And Esthetic Rehabilitation Of Severely Worn Dentition With Shortened Dental Arch Concept. Vol. - II
Issue 3 July - Sept. 2010
3. T. Kanno & G. E. Carlsson. A Review Of The Shortened Dental Arch Concept Focusing On The Work By The Kayser/Nijmegen Group.
Journal Of Oral Rehabilitation 2006 33; 850–862
4. Käyser AF. Shortened Dental Arches And Oral Function. J Oral Rehabil 1981;8:457–462.
5. Sarita PTN, Witter DJ, Kreulen CM, Van’t Hof MA, Creuger NHJ. Chewing Ability Of Subjects With Shortened Dental Arches. Community
Dent Oral Epidemiol 2003;31:328–334.
6. Witter DJ, Creugers NH, Kreulen CM, De Haan AF. Occlusal Stability In Shortened Dental Arches. J Dent Res 2001;80:432–436.
7. Sarita PTN, Kreulen CM, Witter DJ, Creugers NHJ. Signs And Symptoms Associated With TMD In Adults With Shortened Dental Arches. Int J
Prosthodont 2003;16:265–270.
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